Worcestershire Health Libraries: Latest COVID-19 Research & Evidence — 20/08/20

 

Worcestershire Health Libraries: 

Latest COVID-19 Research & Evidence — 20/08/20

 

Research

 

Title: Is diabetes mellitus associated with mortality and severity of COVID-19? A meta-analysis

Description: 33 studies involving 16,003 patients were analysed. Diabetes in patients with COVID-19 was associated with a two-fold increase in mortality as well as severity of COVID-19 (as compared to non-diabetics).

Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dsx.2020.04.044

 

Title: Outcomes of patients diagnosed with COVID-19 in the early postoperative period following cardiac surgery

Description: This study identified 9 patients who developed COVID-19 infection following cardiac surgery. Their length of hospital stay and mortality outcomes are explored.

Available from: https://academic.oup.com/icvts/advance-article-pdf/doi/...

 

Title: Virtual psychiatric care fast-tracked: Reflections inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic

Description: In this article, the authors consider a patient perspective and a provider perspective on the transition to virtual psychiatric care, and its strengths and limitations.

Available from: https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/...

 

Guidance

 

Title: Children and young people who are immunocompromised—Updated (14/08/20)

Description: The purpose of this guideline is to maximise the safety of children and young people who are immunocompromised during the pandemic. It also aims to protect staff from infection and maximise resource usage.

Available from: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng174

 

Title: Reopening of Endoscopy Services

Description: The World Endoscopy Organization’s guidance for reopening endoscopy services in areas where the number of new COVID-19 cases has begun to level off, and where there is easing of restrictions.

Available from: https://www.worldendo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/WEO_Guidance-f...

 

Expert Opinions

 

Title: A dangerous rush for vaccines

Description: “The chasm between science and politics continues to grow”. The author discusses the public health implications of fast-tracked vaccines being made prematurely available.

Available from: https://science.sciencemag.org/content/sci/early/2020/08/12/science.abe3147.full.pdf

 

Title: Breaking the chain of household transmission

Description: “Until an effective vaccine is widely available, strategies to prevent household transmission and to support those in quarantine will be vital and should be a core part of any government’s strategy”. The authors discuss.

Available from: https://www.bmj.com/content/bmj/370/bmj.m3181.full.pdf

 

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